What does the producer of an album do? If they don't write lyrics or perform?

Question

When someone like Jay -Z produces an album and does not contribute to the music or lyrics are they just being paid to put their name to it? What work do they do?

yohan m. Oh yes of course because when I buy an album I automatically just know the intricacies and conducts of the music industry don't I? Just answer the fooking question Tw@

Answer 1

A music producer is very very different from say a TV or film producer where they're more to do with the running of the operation, the logistics of it, the money etc. The actual music producer is the person who decides the whole 'sound' of a song, from who the musicians are, to what instruments and sounds are used, even to how the vocal is performed.
More often than not the producer is the one who sits at the computer programming in the beats, playing in the parts, arranging the song, basically MAKING the music. In most cases, they are usually also co-writing and co-performing.

Answer 2

It became by using Jefferson Starship and written by using Bernie Taupin who collaborated for an prolonged time with Elton John. Supposedly between the worst songs ever yet i admire the song regarless of the lyrics. Who provides a hoot approximately lyrics as long using fact the song is rocking?

Answer 3

I think the producer becomes a member of the band, while they're recording, and he gets a percentage of the album's sale. I think the producer is like the boss, who is in charge of everything. They have to make the artist give great performances, and I think in general help them get the song to the highest level possible. They know recording tricks like where to put the mics and stuff.

Answer 4

They're in the studio with the artist during the time of recording so they have an input on each song. The artist goes in to the studio with just the bones of a song usually - the producer has to help flesh it out.

Answer 5

Producers make the music you are hearing. The beat, the bridge, everything. examples in hip-hop are Kanye West, The Neptunes, Pharrell Williams, RZA just to name a few. Before Kanye West was known for rapping you were listening to other people rap over the "beats" he made/produced.

Answer 6

Producer, in any art form, is synonymous with money. In other words, they are charged with the responsibility of bankrolling the project. They may line up investors, or fund the project out of pocket. To the extent they contribute to the mechanics of the effort varies greatly. P. Diddy is very hands on, but others may act more like silent partners.

Answer 7

They work with the artist to get them to do it the way they want it done. They may adjust the lyrics, music, arrangements, etc. They promote the finished product. They do a lot.

Answer 8

Thery arrainge for the recording to be made and go through the unbelievable minefield to distibute it to your future fans.
You have no idea how much legal crap the recording industry has created to screw the artist! Your Money is everything to these preditors. Beware!

Answer 9

puts things together, arranges the vocals and the music, creates music, increases the sound quality, tones down certain parts of the song, adds to it etc. it's basically an extra member of the band

BTW, you're a total idiot for asking this question

Answer 10

Fiddles about a lot, makes changes that aren't wanted or needed, makes a general pest of himself, and then gets a cut of the profits for being a pain in the ****.